American Council of the Blind of Texas (ACBT) 2017-2018

Scholarship Announcement
Dianna E. Carter, Committee Chair

The American Council of the Blind of Texas awards scholarships

on an annual basis to deserving students who will be entering
college, currently attending a college, university, or enrolled in a
trade school or technical program. The 2017-2018 ACBT
scholarship applications will be available on March 1, 2017.

Qualified students must be Texas residents. A completed

application and all required supporting documentation must be
received by the deadline indicated.

Application packets may be obtained from the following sources:

Texas Workforce Solutions/Blind Services Division
Counselors
Education Service Centers
The ACBT website www.acbtexas.org
Dianna E. Carter, ACBT Scholarship Committee Chair.

Scholarship applications must be received by Friday July 7, 2017.

Recipients will be notified by Friday August 11, 2017. We
encourage all scholarship recipients attend the 2017 ACBT
Conference/Convention so they may be recognized for their great
achievement.

Convention Details:
September 14-17, 2017.
The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Dallas near the Galleria
4099 Valley View Lane
Scholarship recipients will be presented their scholarships during
the Awards Breakfast on Sunday, September 17th. Please submit
Scholarship Packets or requests for further information to the
address below:

Dianna E. Carter, Committee Chair

12106 Swaps Drive
El Paso, Texas 79936
Phone: (915) 539-6919
E-mail: ddcarter2000@gmail.com